First Thursdays: Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere)
Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere) presented by Dr. Brien Brothman Thursday, February 6, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) This session, led by Brien Brothman, will explore the idea of “the enemy” through a discussion of the French novel Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere), penned by Faraj Alexandre Rifai, a staunch pro-Israel Franco-Syrian Arab raised to harbor animosity […]
Shabbat Machshava (in person only)
Led by Cantor Neil Schnitzer, this service will be instead of our usual Shabbat morning Spice Up Your Judaism session. We will experience Shabbat in a meaningful and joyful way as a community with contemplative readings, enhanced by music new and familiar, creating a deeply spiritual experience. All are welcome. This service is in person […]
Talmud Talks
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Winter Session: January 7 through March 25 Interested participants may join at any time throughout the series. In this weekly series, we will introduce or reintroduce the Talmud and related literature to those who wish to explore this fundamental part of our Jewish heritage. Talmud Talks will look at selected Talmudic […]
The Opposite of Love is Not Hate
The Opposite of Love is Not Hate, It’s Indifference (Elie Wiesel) Led by Rabbi Jerry David Three Wednesdays, March 5, 12 & 19, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) In this 3-week series, we will have a chance to look at the history of anti-Semitism, share personal stories and look at the current state of the world using […]
The History of the Modern State of Israel
The History of the Modern State of Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: From Its Origins to the Present Presented by Dr. David Mendelsson Five Sunday mornings, 9:30-11:00 am (Zoom only) January 12 & 26, February 9 & 16 (note revised date), March 2 & 16 (session added!) This winter, Kol Ami will host an important […]
A Journey Into Jewish Food
Led by Rabbi Milan-Polisar Wednesdays, February 12, March 12 & April 9 6:00-7:30 pm Explore foods we eat during Jewish holidays. We must limit class size to 20, based on the capacity of the kitchen. $18 per person for the series. Registration is required by February 5. If we reach our maximum before then, registration will […]
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door: Bob Dylan’s Spiritual Vision
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door: Bob Dylan’s Spiritual Vision: An evening of Bob Dylan music and musings with Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff and Kol Ami’s special Unplugged Band led by Bob Bross. Sunday, February 23 at 6:30 pm These are challenging times, and they truly are a-changin’. Come gather ’round people wherever you roam, for inspiration […]
First Thursdays: LGBTQ+ Aging with PRIDE
This presentation led by Reva Farenback-Brateman looks at challenges faced by the elder LGBTQ+ community & JFCS resources provided. Physical health, emotional well-being, financial stability, and social engagement are essential for successful aging. Sadly, these are some of the areas in which many LGBTQ+ elders face significant barriers. LGBTQ+ Aging with Pride, a group for LGBTQ+ […]
Talmud Talks: SESSION CANCELED
This session has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Tuesdays, October 22 – December 17 (Tractate Berachot) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Interested participants may join at any time throughout the series. In this weekly series, we will introduce or reintroduce the Talmud and related literature to those who wish to explore this […]
At The Well: Simchat Chochmah Cohort 1
At The Well – A new program series for adults promoting renewal, health, and wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit through a Jewish lens. Led by Rabbi Richard Address & Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Wisdom Circle of roughly 20 adults (geared to those 50+) committed to meeting monthly and discussing the joys and challenges of aging […]
